Crispy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese
Crunchy, bubbly, and perfectly blistered jalapeño poppers wrapped in crispy bacon with a creamy, seasoned cream cheese filling. Ideal as a quick and easy party snack with a satisfying texture and smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 poppers (12 jalapeños halved) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 medium fresh jalapeños
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 12 strips bacon, thin to medium thickness
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
- Wash and dry the jalapeños. Slice each in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes as desired for heat level.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or small scoop.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half tightly with one strip of bacon, overlapping slightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the bacon-wrapped poppers seam side down on the wire rack or directly on the foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. Watch closely in the last 5 minutes to avoid burning the bacon.
- Let the poppers rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly. Serve warm.
Notes
Dry jalapeños thoroughly before wrapping to help bacon stick and crisp. Use thin to medium bacon for best texture. Rotate baking tray halfway for even cooking. Avoid overfilling to prevent spilling. Can freeze unbaked poppers and bake from frozen with extra time. Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1.5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 5
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